Workshop

The Victorian Photographer: Wet Plate Portrait Sittings

19 Dec 2015 – 20 Dec 2015

Regular hours

Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

Cost of entry

£20 - £45

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  • The nearest bus station is at Liverpool ONE, but some buses drop off at the Pier Head, right next door to the gallery. Merseytravel has details of local bus services.
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Have your photograph taken by John Brewer, The Victorian Photographer. Portrait sessions are informal, fun and interactive!

About

A picture with your friends and family or an individual portrait, this is a fantastic opportunity to own an image created using techniques discovered by the Victorians.     

There will also be a dressing-up box filled with fancy dress clothes, unusual props and Victorian costume for you to accessorise with!     

Watch John prepare a photographic plate and load the camera before you sit for your portrait. Once your photograph has been taken you can watch as the images is developed before your eyes!

Because of the nature of the process each image is unique and non reproducible, it is a one of a kind. The process from clear glass to the finished image, sealed with a nineteenth century lavender varnish takes around twenty minutes or less.     

A great photographic object, an alternative family portrait and a unique Christmas gift!

Portrait sitting times:

Saturday 19 December, 10:30-5pm Sunday 20 December, 10:30-5pm     

Pricing:
£20 for a 5"x7" plate
£35 for a 8.5"x6.5" plate
£45 for a 10"x8" plate     

This is a drop in event, booking is not required. If you would like more information please phone 0151 236 6768 or email info@openeye.org.uk     

This event is part of our Festive Photo Fayre, which runs from 16-20 December 2015. Check out the full programme here: www.openeye.org.uk/main-exhibition/festive-photo-fayre

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